When it comes to Chinese pastry fillings, one of the most frequent questions buyers ask is whether the flavors are based on traditional recipes or whether they reflect modern culinary innovations. The answer is simple: we offer both. As a professional Chinese pastry filling supplier, we preserve authentic flavors while also creating innovative fillings to meet global market demand.

Traditional Chinese Pastry Fillings

Red Bean Paste

A timeless classic, red bean paste is smooth, sweet, and slightly earthy. It has been a staple in mooncakes, steamed buns, and flaky pastries for centuries.

• Key Traits: Comforting flavor, widely recognized, versatile.

• Applications: Mooncakes, sesame balls, steamed buns, puff pastries.

Lotus Seed Paste

Silky, rich, and elegant, lotus seed paste is one of the most premium fillings. Often paired with salted egg yolks, it represents tradition in Cantonese-style mooncakes.

• Key Traits: Luxurious texture, festive appeal.

• Applications: Mooncakes, baked pastries, holiday treats.

Black Sesame Paste

Bold, nutty, and aromatic, black sesame paste offers a strong traditional taste and is loved across many regions.

• Key Traits: Nutty aroma, earthy depth.

• Applications: Mooncakes, tangyuan, layered pastries.

Jujube (Red Date) Paste

Smooth and caramel-like, jujube paste provides a naturally sweet flavor often seen in northern pastries.

• Key Traits: Natural sweetness, cultural symbolism.

• Applications: Mooncakes, traditional cakes, seasonal pastries.

Modern Innovative Pastry Fillings

Matcha Green Tea Paste

A contemporary fusion, matcha paste offers a balance of bitter and sweet, appealing to younger consumers worldwide.

• Key Traits: Trendy, light, refreshing.

• Applications: Modern mooncakes, creative buns, specialty pastries.

Chocolate Paste

A cross-cultural filling that blends Western flavor with Chinese pastry techniques.

• Key Traits: Familiar taste, global appeal.

• Applications: Mooncakes, baked pastries, fusion desserts.

Durian Paste

Rich, creamy, and aromatic, durian paste is a popular choice in Southeast Asia and appeals to adventurous consumers.

• Key Traits: Distinctive flavor, creamy texture.

• Applications: Mooncakes, premium pastries.

Cheese Paste

Smooth and savory-sweet, cheese fillings are rising in popularity, especially in modern mooncakes and fusion desserts.

• Key Traits: Creamy, indulgent, innovative.

• Applications: Creative mooncakes, bakery items, customized fillings.

Why We Offer Both

• Preserve Heritage: Traditional fillings maintain the cultural identity of Chinese pastries.

• Adapt to Markets: Innovative fillings expand appeal and capture new consumer segments.

• Flexible Supply: We provide OEM/ODM pastry filling services to match branding, packaging, and flavor needs.

• Wholesale Advantage: Distributors, bakeries, and retailers can source both traditional and modern fillings in bulk from one trusted partner.

Conclusion

Our pastry fillings are made with both traditional recipes and modern innovations. This dual approach ensures that classic flavors like red bean, lotus seed, and black sesame are preserved, while innovative options such as matcha, chocolate, durian, and cheese meet the evolving demands of global markets.

As a leading Chinese pastry filling supplier, we specialize in wholesale mooncake fillings, bulk pastry ingredients, and custom OEM pastry solutions. By combining tradition with creativity, we help international partners deliver authentic, high-quality, and market-ready pastry products.